MID SOUTH EAST FOOTBALL & NETBALL 2014 grand final preview HATHERLEIGH: Back (L-R): Sam Gray, Will Chay, Lauchie Jackman-Tilley, Kade Bradley, Alex Spehr, Caleb Gibbs, Harry Coote, Douglas Treloar, Harrison Webster. Middle: Ben Treloar (team manager), Mark Gray (runner), Michael Fabris, Bailey Poulish, Luke MacGregor (vice captain), Nick Waring, Alex Buhlmann, Clayton Skeer, Frazer Bradley, Max Telfer, Wanda Waring (trainer). Front: Jacob Lang, Louis Brown, Tyson Sutherland, Jake Wight (co-captain), Nigel Brown (coach), Jack Gray (co-captain), Spencer Jones, Riley Chester. Big Trev’s Gas and Plumbing For all your gas & plumbing needs Qualifi ed Gas Fitter and Master Plumber Wishing Hatherleigh Jnr Colts & Netball teams the best of luck. GO THE EAGLES! Phone Trevor or Wanda on (08) 8733 4438 Mobile 0419 840 095 Fax (08) 8733 4477 PO Box 996, Millicent 5280 655351 EMPAK HOMES ROBE: Back (L-R): Jesse Robertson, Sam Newton, Josh Kellock, Edward Dutton, Matthew Dell Antonio, Jesse Tomlinson (joint vicecaptain), Patrick Mathews, Lachie Hurst, Ben Legoe. Middle: Rino Dell Antonio (team manager), Steven Tomlinson, David Gould (runner), Tom Gould, Jordan McMartin, Nic Enright, Tangaroa Joseph, Henry Gould, Terrence Wilfred, Nicholas Hurst, George Dutton, John Davidson (time keeper), Dean Burgoyne (assistant coach). Front: Elise Lehmann (trainer), Ryan Von Stanke, Harry Bigmore, Fabian Bigmore (coach), Angus Weir (captain), Harry Hooper (joint vice-captain), Patrick Fennell, Samuel McMartin. Photo by Jacqui Batemen. Eagles have Roosters’ measure Hatherleigh to protect its undefeated status H MID SOUTH MID SOUTH D SOUTH EAST FOOTBALL & NETBALL 2014 gr SOUTH EAST FOOTBALL & NETBALL 2014 grand final preview HATHERLEIGH: Back (L-R): Sam Gray, Will Chay, Lauchie Jackman-Tilley, Kade Bradley, Alex Spehr, Caleb Gibbs, Harry Coote, Douglas Treloar, Harrison Webster. Middle: Ben Treloar (team manager), Mark Gray (runner), Michael Fabris, Bailey Poulish, Luke MacGregor (vice captain), Nick Waring, Alex Buhlmann, Clayton Skeer, Frazer Bradley, Max Telfer, Wanda Waring (trainer). Front: Jacob Lang, Louis Brown, Tyson Sutherland, Jake Wight (co-captain), Nigel Brown (coach), Jack Gray (co-captain), Spencer Jones, Riley Chester. Big Trev’s Gas and Plumbing For all your gas & plumbing needs Qualifi ed Gas Fitter and Master Plumber Wishing Hatherleigh Jnr Colts & Netball teams the best of luck. GO THE EAGLES! Phone Trevor or Wanda on (08) 8733 4438 Mobile 0419 840 095 Fax (08) 8733 4477 PO Box 996, Millicent 5280 655351 EMPAK HOMES ROBE: Back (L-R): Jesse Robertson, Sam Newton, Josh Kellock, Edward Dutton, Matthew Dell Antonio, Jesse Tomlinson (joint vice- captain), Patrick Mathews, Lachie Hurst, Ben Legoe. Middle: Rino Dell Antonio (team manager), Steven Tomlinson, David Gould (runner), Tom Gould, Jordan McMartin, Nic Enright, Tangaroa Joseph, Henry Gould, Terrence Wilfred, Nicholas Hurst, George Dutton, John Davidson (time keeper), Dean Burgoyne (assistant coach). Front: Elise Lehmann (trainer), Ryan Von Stanke, Harry Bigmore, Fabian Bigmore (coach), Angus Weir (captain), Harry Hooper (joint vice-captain), Patrick Fennell, Samuel McMartin. Photo by Jacqui Batemen. Eagles have Roosters’ measure Hatherleigh to protect its undefeated status H J.L. J.L. “FRED” fred@setimes.com.au THERE is certain to be a tight atherleigh and Robe when grand final day gets underway at the earlier starting time of 9am. The players will be kicking the dew off the grass. The Eagles are the undefeated minor premiers and are well placed to win their 15th premiership and their first since 2010. From the very first year of Junior Colts competition in 1970, the Eagles have dominated and no club is within coo-ee of this tally. They were in great form in their 93 point win over Robe in the 2nd semi-final on their home ground. As they conceded just one scoring shot to the Roosters, Hatherleigh is red-hot favourites. It also reached the 2013 grand final but were overpowered by Port MacDonnell. Right from the opening round, the team coached by Nigel Brown swept all before it. When you consult the new MSEFL history book compiled by Mort Frost, Hatherleigh has one of the most impressive records of any club at this level. The first of its 14 premierships came in 1970 and its most recent was just four years ago. There have been leaner pick- ings for the Roosters with their four grand final wins coming in 1981, 1984, 1987 and 2007. The pre-match favourite for the John Seebohm Medal as best-on-ground could be Hatherleigh’s Luke MacGregor. His form throughout the home-and-away season was outstanding, he again achieved representative honours and he won the prestigious Mansell Medal as the best junior colts player. MacGregor polled in every match and was also the competition’s leading goalkicker with 42. Over in the seaside camp, the players of note include skipper Angus Weir who was runner-up to MacGregor in the Mansell Medal. Overseeing the competition on Saturday will be Mid SE junior committee president Mr Ian Leibhardt who is back in the role after a brief break. He is happy with the way the junior colts and senior colts competitions have gone in 2014. “Generally speaking, the on-field behaviour has really improved compared to two or three years ago,” Mr Leibhardt said. “I personally believe the so-called “mercy rule” has worked well but that will be a matter for the club delegates to determine ahead of the 2015 season. “Another matter up for discussion is interleague arrangements for next season. “It looks as though we won’t be playing the Mallee Football League again and decisions have to be made about a zone carnival.” Like all true footy supporters, Mr Leibhardt will be hoping for a fair game between Hatherleigh and Robe to begin grand final day. There will be plenty of vocal support for both teams. The young Roosters will give their all but will fall just short. PREDICTION: Hatherleigh by 15 points BUCIK TYREPOWER For all your tyre, 4WD, wheels, batteries, wheel aligning, brakes, suspension, front end & mechanical repairs... 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